Anyone out there suffered with back pain during and/or after pregnancy? Perhaps you’ve had that hideous sciatic pain as well? It can be really tough going for some people and quite debilitating. A common problem Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy, yet whilst symptoms often improve after delivery of […]
How much do you know about your pelvic floor? Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in […]
Pregnancy can affect so many things can’t it? It’s not enough that we put ourselves through the pain of labour, but there are all sorts of ailments and problems with our bodies that can arise out of having a baby. How does pregnancy change your teeth/gums? Changes in your hormones during pregnancy can cause your […]
Pregnancy for many, especially first time mothers, is a very special time in life. Special care needs to be taken so that you feel good in all aspects of your life. The following 6 steps might help to ensure a healthy pregnancy: 1. Make Sure All Important Details Are Organised Decide for yourself, far ahead […]
Body shaming mothers after the birth of their baby and a continued amount of time afterwards – not something I ever thought I would be writing about but having seen a number of things of social media recently, this is clearly quite an issue. The definition of body shaming is the practice of making critical, potentially humiliating […]
Learning that you are pregnant is the most exciting time in any woman’s life. The anticipation of meeting your new bundle of joy is almost too much to contain. During the course of your pregnancy, your body will be changing and growing, which means you’re going to need to update your wardrobe and invest in […]
Pregnancy can expose you to a whole new range of health woes and worries. It can be a total minefield at times and you might have lots of questions. One of the other things about being pregnant is that EVERYONE, and I mean everyone from your relatives, to friends, to total strangers will have “advice” […]
The pelvic floor Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in men, and bladder, bowel and uterus […]